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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 256.56 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 256.56 and 93.86 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 256.56 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/256.56 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 256.56 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 24,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080.72/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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