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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.50, 256.97 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.50, 256.97 and 113.65 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.50 : 256.97 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.50/256.97 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.50x = 256.97 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.50x = 29,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.79/171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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