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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 257.03 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 257.03 and 110.33 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 257.03 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/257.03 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 257.03 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 28,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358.12/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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