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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 256.92 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 256.92 and 116.45 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 256.92 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/256.92 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 256.92 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 29,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918.33/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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