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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 256.68 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 256.68 and 93.14 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 256.68 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/256.68 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 256.68 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 23,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906.85/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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