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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 256.89 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 256.89 and 102.11 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 256.89 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/256.89 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 256.89 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 26,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229.75/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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