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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 256.91 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 256.91 and 68.54 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 256.91 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/256.91 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 256.91 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 17,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.98/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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