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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 256.02 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 256.02 and 110.20 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 256.02 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/256.02 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 256.02 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 28,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213.40/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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