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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 256.51 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 256.51 and 93.96 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 256.51 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/256.51 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 256.51 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 24,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102.09/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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