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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 256.51 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 256.51 and 140.63 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 256.51 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/256.51 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 256.51 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 36,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,073.00/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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