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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 256.37 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 256.37 and 110.06 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 256.37 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/256.37 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 256.37 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 28,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215.21/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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