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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 256.64 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 256.64 and 74.92 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 256.64 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/256.64 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 256.64 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 19,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227.47/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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