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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 236.67 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 236.67 and 97.80 is: 134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 236.67 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/236.67 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 236.67 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 23,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146.33/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.98

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