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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 256.57 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 256.57 and 68.45 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 256.57 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/256.57 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 256.57 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 17,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.87/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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