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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.48 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.48 and 97.70 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.48 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.48 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.48 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 23,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104.10/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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