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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.65 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.65 and 73.67 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.65 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.65 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.65 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 18,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906.76/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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