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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 237.04 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 237.04 and 96.06 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 237.04 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/237.04 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 237.04 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 22,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770.06/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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