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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 257.16 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 257.16 and 73.93 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 257.16 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/257.16 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 257.16 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 19,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011.84/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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