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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 236.62 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 236.62 and 97.77 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 236.62 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/236.62 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 236.62 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 23,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.34/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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