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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 256.38 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 256.38 and 110.22 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 256.38 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/256.38 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 256.38 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 28,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258.20/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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