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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 256.50 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 256.50 and 102.74 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 256.50 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/256.50 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 256.50 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 26,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351.53/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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