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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 256.62 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 256.62 and 102.70 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 256.62 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/256.62 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 256.62 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 26,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.85/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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