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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 256.99 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 256.99 and 68.54 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 256.99 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/256.99 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 256.99 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 17,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612.81/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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