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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 256.16 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 256.16 and 135.54 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 256.16 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/256.16 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 256.16 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 34,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720.27/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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