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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 256.71 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 256.71 and 93.09 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 256.71 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/256.71 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 256.71 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 23,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896.52/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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