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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 256.50 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 256.50 and 62.91 is: 94.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 256.50 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/256.50 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 256.50 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 16,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136.42/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.27

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