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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 256.80 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 256.80 and 140.94 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 256.80 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/256.80 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 256.80 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 36,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193.39/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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