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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 256.71 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 256.71 and 68.37 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 256.71 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/256.71 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 256.71 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 17,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551.90/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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