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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 257.04 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 257.04 and 73.83 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 257.04 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/257.04 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 257.04 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 18,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,977.26/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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