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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.17, 256.85 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.17, 256.85 and 113.25 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.17 : 256.85 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.17/256.85 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.17x = 256.85 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.17x = 29,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,088.26/171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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