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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 236.50 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 236.50 and 97.69 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 236.50 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/236.50 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 236.50 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 23,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103.69/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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