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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.33 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.33 and 66.81 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.33 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.33 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.33 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 17,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125.41/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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