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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 257.17 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 257.17 and 61.77 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 257.17 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/257.17 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 257.17 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 15,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885.24/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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