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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.50, 257.08 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.50, 257.08 and 68.76 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.50 : 257.08 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.50/257.08 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.50x = 257.08 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.50x = 17,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676.82/171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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