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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.71, 236.95 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.71, 236.95 and 98.04 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.71 : 236.95 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.71/236.95 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.71x = 236.95 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.71x = 23,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230.58/171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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