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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 257.19 and 63.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 257.19 and 63.24 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 257.19 = 63.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/257.19 = 63.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 257.19 × 63.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 16,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265.42/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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