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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 256.54 and 49.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 256.54 and 49.33 is: 73.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 256.54 = 49.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/256.54 = 49.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 256.54 × 49.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 12,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655.12/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.98

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