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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 256.54 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 256.54 and 61.36 is: 92.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 256.54 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/256.54 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 256.54 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 15,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740.17/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.04

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