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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.24 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.24 and 125.74 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.24 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.24 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.24 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 32,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217.71/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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