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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 257.16 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 257.16 and 94.44 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 257.16 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/257.16 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 257.16 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 24,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286.19/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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