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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.05 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.05 and 116.64 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.05 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.05 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.05 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 29,865.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865.67/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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