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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 256.95 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 256.95 and 49.60 is: 74.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 256.95 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/256.95 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 256.95 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 12,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744.72/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.40

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