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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 257.02 and 63.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 257.02 and 63.14 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 257.02 = 63.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/257.02 = 63.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 257.02 × 63.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 16,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228.24/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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