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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.56 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.56 and 75.02 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.56 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.56 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.56 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 19,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247.13/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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