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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 256.96 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 256.96 and 110.83 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 256.96 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/256.96 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 256.96 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 28,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477.04/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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