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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 257.12 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 257.12 and 68.67 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 257.12 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/257.12 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 257.12 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 17,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,656.43/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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