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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 257.01 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 257.01 and 68.65 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 257.01 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/257.01 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 257.01 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 17,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,643.74/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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