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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 257.17 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 257.17 and 63.25 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 257.17 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/257.17 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 257.17 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 16,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266.00/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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