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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 256.28 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 256.28 and 102.39 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 256.28 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/256.28 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 256.28 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 26,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,240.00/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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