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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.16, 256.98 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.16, 256.98 and 132.66 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.16 : 256.98 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.16/256.98 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.16x = 256.98 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.16x = 34,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090.97/171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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