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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 236.55 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 236.55 and 97.77 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 236.55 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/236.55 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 236.55 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 23,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128.75/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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