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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.46 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.46 and 68.33 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.46 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.46 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.46 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 17,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522.29/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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