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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 256.79 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 256.79 and 141.16 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 256.79 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/256.79 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 256.79 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 36,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248.47/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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