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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.42, 257.04 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.42, 257.04 and 107.34 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.42 : 257.04 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.42/257.04 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.42x = 257.04 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.42x = 27,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590.67/171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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