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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 237.20 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 237.20 and 98.26 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 237.20 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/237.20 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 237.20 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 23,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307.27/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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