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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.43 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.43 and 97.66 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.43 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.43 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.43 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 23,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088.57/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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