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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 257.40 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 257.40 and 107.52 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 257.40 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/257.40 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 257.40 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 27,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675.65/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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