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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 256.66 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 256.66 and 101.87 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 256.66 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/256.66 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 256.66 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 26,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145.38/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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