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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 256.52 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 256.52 and 102.54 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 256.52 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/256.52 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 256.52 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 26,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303.56/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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