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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.51, 256.94 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.51, 256.94 and 94.35 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.51 : 256.94 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.51/256.94 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.51x = 256.94 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.51x = 24,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242.29/171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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