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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 236.36 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 236.36 and 97.59 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 236.36 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/236.36 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 236.36 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 23,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,065.88/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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