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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 236.54 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 236.54 and 97.73 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 236.54 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/236.54 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 236.54 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 23,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117.16/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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