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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 256.68 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 256.68 and 114.16 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 256.68 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/256.68 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 256.68 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 29,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302.59/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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