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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 257.21 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 257.21 and 113.69 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 257.21 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/257.21 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 257.21 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 29,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240.35/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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