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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 256.44 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 256.44 and 117.02 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 256.44 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/256.44 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 256.44 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 30,008.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008.61/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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