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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.44 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.44 and 97.65 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.44 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.44 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.44 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 23,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088.37/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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