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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 256.70 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 256.70 and 119.77 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 256.70 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/256.70 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 256.70 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 30,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744.62/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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