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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 255.88 and 102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 255.88 and 102.28 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 255.88 = 102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/255.88 = 102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 255.88 × 102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 26,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171.41/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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