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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 236.70 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 236.70 and 97.84 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 236.70 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/236.70 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 236.70 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 23,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.73/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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