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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.16, 256.60 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.16, 256.60 and 109.40 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.16 : 256.60 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.16/256.60 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.16x = 256.60 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.16x = 28,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072.04/171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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