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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 256.92 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 256.92 and 113.39 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 256.92 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/256.92 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 256.92 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 29,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132.16/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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