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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.29, 257.05 and 63.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.29, 257.05 and 63.08 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.29 : 257.05 = 63.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.29/257.05 = 63.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.29x = 257.05 × 63.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.29x = 16,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214.71/171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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