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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.44 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.44 and 62.73 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.44 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.44 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.44 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 16,086.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086.48/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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