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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.80 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.80 and 113.42 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.80 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.80 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.80 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 29,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126.26/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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