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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 256.85 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 256.85 and 94.26 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 256.85 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/256.85 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 256.85 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 24,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,210.21/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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