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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 256.49 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 256.49 and 84.41 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 256.49 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/256.49 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 256.49 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 21,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649.25/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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