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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.69, 236.93 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.69, 236.93 and 98.02 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.69 : 236.93 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.69/236.93 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.69x = 236.93 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.69x = 23,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223.68/171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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