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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.50 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.50 and 94.01 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.50 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.50 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.50 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 24,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112.28/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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