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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.05, 256.58 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.05, 256.58 and 62.82 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.05 : 256.58 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.05/256.58 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.05x = 256.58 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.05x = 16,118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118.04/171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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