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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.22 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.22 and 113.15 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.22 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.22 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.22 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 28,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,989.45/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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