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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 256.67 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 256.67 and 55.55 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 256.67 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/256.67 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 256.67 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 14,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256.87/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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