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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 256.84 and 57.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 256.84 and 57.25 is: 85.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 256.84 = 57.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/256.84 = 57.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 256.84 × 57.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 14,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703.80/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.82

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