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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.62 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.62 and 61.42 is: 92.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.62 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.62 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.62 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 15,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761.60/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.10

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