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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.93, 237.28 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.93, 237.28 and 98.24 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.93 : 237.28 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.93/237.28 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.93x = 237.28 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.93x = 23,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,310.39/171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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