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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 257.34 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 257.34 and 111.08 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 257.34 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/257.34 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 257.34 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 28,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585.33/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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