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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 236.99 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 236.99 and 98.05 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 236.99 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/236.99 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 236.99 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 23,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236.87/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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