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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 256.60 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 256.60 and 113.41 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 256.60 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/256.60 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 256.60 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 29,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,101.01/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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