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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 256.76 and 62.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 256.76 and 62.98 is: 94.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 256.76 = 62.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/256.76 = 62.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 256.76 × 62.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 16,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170.74/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.44

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