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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 256.70 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 256.70 and 134.78 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 256.70 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/256.70 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 256.70 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 34,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596.07/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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