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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.39, 257.10 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.39, 257.10 and 49.68 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.39 : 257.10 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.39/257.10 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.39x = 257.10 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.39x = 12,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772.73/171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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