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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 256.90 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 256.90 and 112.66 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 256.90 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/256.90 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 256.90 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 28,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,942.35/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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