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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 256.77 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 256.77 and 74.92 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 256.77 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/256.77 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 256.77 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 19,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236.57/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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