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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 256.58 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 256.58 and 68.33 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 256.58 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/256.58 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 256.58 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 17,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531.61/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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