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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.31, 256.92 and 63.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.31, 256.92 and 63.08 is: 94.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.31 : 256.92 = 63.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.31/256.92 = 63.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.31x = 256.92 × 63.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.31x = 16,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.51/171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.60

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