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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 257.38 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 257.38 and 110.57 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 257.38 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/257.38 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 257.38 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 28,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458.51/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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