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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 255.97 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 255.97 and 109.36 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 255.97 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/255.97 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 255.97 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 27,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992.88/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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