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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 256.50 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 256.50 and 116.33 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 256.50 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/256.50 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 256.50 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 29,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,837.36/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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