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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 257.11 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 257.11 and 75.23 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 257.11 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/257.11 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 257.11 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 19,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,340.72/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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