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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 256.60 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 256.60 and 102.68 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 256.60 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/256.60 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 256.60 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 26,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,347.69/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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