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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 257.04 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 257.04 and 113.44 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 257.04 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/257.04 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 257.04 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 29,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,157.33/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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