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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 256.53 and 62.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 256.53 and 62.81 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 256.53 = 62.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/256.53 = 62.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 256.53 × 62.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 16,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112.65/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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