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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.05, 256.64 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.05, 256.64 and 109.49 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.05 : 256.64 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.05/256.64 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.05x = 256.64 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.05x = 28,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097.68/171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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