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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 256.62 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 256.62 and 61.40 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 256.62 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/256.62 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 256.62 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 15,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756.47/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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