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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 256.80 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 256.80 and 73.68 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 256.80 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/256.80 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 256.80 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 18,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921.02/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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