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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 257.14 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 257.14 and 75.25 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 257.14 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/257.14 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 257.14 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 19,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,349.79/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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