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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 256.49 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 256.49 and 68.33 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 256.49 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/256.49 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 256.49 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 17,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524.34/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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