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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 256.64 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 256.64 and 117.04 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 256.64 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/256.64 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 256.64 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 30,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,037.15/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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