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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 257.16 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 257.16 and 75.25 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 257.16 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/257.16 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 257.16 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 19,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351.29/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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