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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 256.95 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 256.95 and 113.91 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 256.95 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/256.95 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 256.95 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 29,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269.17/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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