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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.41 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.41 and 109.98 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.41 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.41 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.41 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 28,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,199.97/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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