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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 256.89 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 256.89 and 61.56 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 256.89 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/256.89 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 256.89 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 15,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814.15/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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