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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.61, 236.82 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.61, 236.82 and 93.98 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.61 : 236.82 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.61/236.82 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.61x = 236.82 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.61x = 22,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.47/171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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