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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.26, 256.88 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.26, 256.88 and 95.26 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.26 : 256.88 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.26/256.88 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.26x = 256.88 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.26x = 24,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470.39/171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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