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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 257.16 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 257.16 and 75.24 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 257.16 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/257.16 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 257.16 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 19,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348.72/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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