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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 256.88 and 63.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 256.88 and 63.10 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 256.88 = 63.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/256.88 = 63.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 256.88 × 63.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 16,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209.13/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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