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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.65 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.65 and 102.70 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.65 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.65 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.65 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 26,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,357.96/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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