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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 257.04 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 257.04 and 102.81 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 257.04 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/257.04 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 257.04 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 26,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426.28/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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