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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.35, 257.22 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.35, 257.22 and 84.75 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.35 : 257.22 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.35/257.22 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.35x = 257.22 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.35x = 21,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799.40/171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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