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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 256.70 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 256.70 and 136.86 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 256.70 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/256.70 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 256.70 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 35,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131.96/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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