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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.40 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.40 and 93.86 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.40 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.40 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.40 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 24,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065.70/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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