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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 236.27 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 236.27 and 97.50 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 236.27 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/236.27 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 236.27 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 23,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036.57/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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