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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.50 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.50 and 73.61 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.50 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.50 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.50 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 18,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879.68/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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