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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 236.32 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 236.32 and 97.56 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 236.32 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/236.32 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 236.32 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 23,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055.38/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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