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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 257.21 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 257.21 and 94.41 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 257.21 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/257.21 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 257.21 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 24,283.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283.43/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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