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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.66, 236.93 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.66, 236.93 and 97.99 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.66 : 236.93 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.66/236.93 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.66x = 236.93 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.66x = 23,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215.69/171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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