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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 256.40 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 256.40 and 142.07 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 256.40 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/256.40 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 256.40 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 36,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.75/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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