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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 257.24 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 257.24 and 68.69 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 257.24 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/257.24 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 257.24 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 17,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668.53/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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