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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 257.07 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 257.07 and 113.50 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 257.07 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/257.07 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 257.07 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 29,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178.19/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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