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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.54 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.54 and 125.56 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.54 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.54 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.54 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 32,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211.16/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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