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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.47, 236.64 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.47, 236.64 and 96.80 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.47 : 236.64 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.47/236.64 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.47x = 236.64 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.47x = 22,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906.75/171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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