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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.68 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.68 and 102.60 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.68 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.68 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.68 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 26,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335.37/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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