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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 256.91 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 256.91 and 109.99 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 256.91 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/256.91 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 256.91 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 28,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,256.25/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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