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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 236.24 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 236.24 and 97.52 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 236.24 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/236.24 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 236.24 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 23,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036.46/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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