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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 236.36 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 236.36 and 97.60 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 236.36 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/236.36 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 236.36 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 23,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068.98/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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