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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 256.34 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 256.34 and 94.05 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 256.34 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/256.34 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 256.34 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 24,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108.31/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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