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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 256.65 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 256.65 and 106.17 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 256.65 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/256.65 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 256.65 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 27,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.53/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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