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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.13, 256.16 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.13, 256.16 and 132.51 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.13 : 256.16 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.13/256.16 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.13x = 256.16 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.13x = 33,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943.76/171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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