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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.26, 256.48 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.26, 256.48 and 139.14 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.26 : 256.48 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.26/256.48 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.26x = 256.48 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.26x = 35,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,686.63/171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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