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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 237.03 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 237.03 and 98.09 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 237.03 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/237.03 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 237.03 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 23,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,250.27/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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