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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 256.90 and 63.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 256.90 and 63.05 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 256.90 = 63.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/256.90 = 63.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 256.90 × 63.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 16,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196.70/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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