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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 256.75 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 256.75 and 94.07 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 256.75 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/256.75 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 256.75 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 24,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.47/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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