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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 256.73 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 256.73 and 61.46 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 256.73 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/256.73 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 256.73 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 15,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.03/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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