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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.45 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.45 and 97.64 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.45 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.45 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.45 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 23,086.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,086.49/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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