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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.25 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.25 and 93.74 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.25 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.25 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.25 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 24,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.13/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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