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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.44 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.44 and 106 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.44 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.44 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.44 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 27,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182.64/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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