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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 236.98 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 236.98 and 98.07 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 236.98 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/236.98 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 236.98 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 23,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240.63/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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