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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 256.46 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 256.46 and 116.93 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 256.46 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/256.46 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 256.46 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 29,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987.87/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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