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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 256.41 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 256.41 and 68.32 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 256.41 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/256.41 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 256.41 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 17,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517.93/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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