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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.44 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.44 and 97.68 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.44 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.44 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.44 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 23,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095.46/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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