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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 256.88 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 256.88 and 94.21 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 256.88 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/256.88 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 256.88 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 24,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201.54/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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