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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 256.38 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 256.38 and 73.54 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 256.38 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/256.38 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 256.38 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 18,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854.19/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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