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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 256.57 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 256.57 and 105.61 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 256.57 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/256.57 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 256.57 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 27,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,096.36/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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