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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 257.10 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 257.10 and 68.85 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 257.10 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/257.10 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 257.10 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 17,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701.34/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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