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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.29, 256.92 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.29, 256.92 and 113.50 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.29 : 256.92 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.29/256.92 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.29x = 256.92 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.29x = 29,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159.51/171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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