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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 256.92 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 256.92 and 137.44 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 256.92 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/256.92 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 256.92 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 35,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,311.08/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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