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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 257.26 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 257.26 and 74.01 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 257.26 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/257.26 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 257.26 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 19,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040.73/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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