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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.16, 256.78 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.16, 256.78 and 94.10 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.16 : 256.78 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.16/256.78 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.16x = 256.78 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.16x = 24,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,163.00/171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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