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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 256.92 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 256.92 and 106.65 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 256.92 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/256.92 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 256.92 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 27,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.52/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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