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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.29, 257.00 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.29, 257.00 and 68.55 is: 102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.29 : 257.00 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.29/257.00 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.29x = 257.00 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.29x = 17,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.04/171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.84

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