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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.23 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.23 and 110.12 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.23 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.23 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.23 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 28,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214.77/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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