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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 256.61 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 256.61 and 84.47 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 256.61 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/256.61 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 256.61 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 21,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675.85/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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