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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 256.88 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 256.88 and 61.53 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 256.88 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/256.88 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 256.88 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 15,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806.12/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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