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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 256.44 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 256.44 and 73.52 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 256.44 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/256.44 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 256.44 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 18,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853.47/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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