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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 256.89 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 256.89 and 63.09 is: 94.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 256.89 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/256.89 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 256.89 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 16,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,207.19/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.55

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