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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 256.71 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 256.71 and 109.44 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 256.71 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/256.71 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 256.71 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 28,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,094.34/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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