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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 256.77 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 256.77 and 99.04 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 256.77 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/256.77 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 256.77 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 25,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430.50/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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