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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 257.25 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 257.25 and 68.70 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 257.25 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/257.25 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 257.25 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 17,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672.90/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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