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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 256.86 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 256.86 and 68.54 is: 102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 256.86 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/256.86 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 256.86 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 17,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.18/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.75

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