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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 236.85 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 236.85 and 97.95 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 236.85 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/236.85 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 236.85 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 23,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199.46/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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