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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.26, 256.83 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.26, 256.83 and 73.76 is: 110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.26 : 256.83 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.26/256.83 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.26x = 256.83 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.26x = 18,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942.50/171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.61

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