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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 236.36 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 236.36 and 96.58 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 236.36 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/236.36 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 236.36 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 22,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,827.65/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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