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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 257.04 and 63.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 257.04 and 63.21 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 257.04 = 63.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/257.04 = 63.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 257.04 × 63.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 16,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247.50/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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