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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.41 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.41 and 97.63 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.41 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.41 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.41 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 23,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080.71/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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