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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 256.86 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 256.86 and 110.41 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 256.86 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/256.86 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 256.86 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 28,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360.56/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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