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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.39, 236.46 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.39, 236.46 and 97.70 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.39 : 236.46 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.39/236.46 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.39x = 236.46 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.39x = 23,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102.14/171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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