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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.52 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.52 and 68.26 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.52 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.52 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.52 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 17,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510.06/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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