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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 256.48 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 256.48 and 102.84 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 256.48 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/256.48 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 256.48 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 26,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376.40/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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