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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 236.72 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 236.72 and 97.84 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 236.72 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/236.72 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 236.72 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 23,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160.68/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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