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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 256.49 and 49.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 256.49 and 49.27 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 256.49 = 49.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/256.49 = 49.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 256.49 × 49.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 12,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,637.26/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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