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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.17, 236.20 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.17, 236.20 and 96.49 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.17 : 236.20 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.17/236.20 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.17x = 236.20 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.17x = 22,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790.35/171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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