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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 256.28 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 256.28 and 68.20 is: 102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 256.28 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/256.28 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 256.28 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 17,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.30/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.19

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