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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 256.74 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 256.74 and 94.24 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 256.74 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/256.74 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 256.74 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 24,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195.18/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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