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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 256.21 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 256.21 and 113.37 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 256.21 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/256.21 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 256.21 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 29,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046.53/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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