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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.07, 256.80 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.07, 256.80 and 110.45 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.07 : 256.80 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.07/256.80 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.07x = 256.80 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.07x = 28,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363.56/171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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