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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 256.41 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 256.41 and 89.73 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 256.41 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/256.41 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 256.41 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 23,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007.67/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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