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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.16, 256.20 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.16, 256.20 and 134.68 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.16 : 256.20 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.16/256.20 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.16x = 256.20 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.16x = 34,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505.02/171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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