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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.00, 256.45 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.00, 256.45 and 94.05 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.00 : 256.45 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.00/256.45 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.00x = 256.45 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.00x = 24,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120.03/171.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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