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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 257.05 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 257.05 and 84.69 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 257.05 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/257.05 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 257.05 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 21,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,769.07/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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