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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 256.72 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 256.72 and 94.22 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 256.72 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/256.72 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 256.72 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 24,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.16/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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