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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 256.51 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 256.51 and 68.32 is: 102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 256.51 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/256.51 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 256.51 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 17,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524.76/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.46

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