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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 255.96 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 255.96 and 155.79 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 255.96 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/255.96 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 255.96 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 39,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,876.01/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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