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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.09, 256.64 and 57.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.09, 256.64 and 57.09 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.09 : 256.64 = 57.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.09/256.64 = 57.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.09x = 256.64 × 57.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.09x = 14,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651.29/171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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