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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 256.80 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 256.80 and 49.45 is: 74.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 256.80 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/256.80 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 256.80 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 12,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.76/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.18

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