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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 256.96 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 256.96 and 106.22 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 256.96 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/256.96 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 256.96 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 27,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.29/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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