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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 256.77 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 256.77 and 106.12 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 256.77 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/256.77 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 256.77 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 27,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.43/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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