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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.50, 257.14 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.50, 257.14 and 102.92 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.50 : 257.14 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.50/257.14 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.50x = 257.14 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.50x = 26,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464.85/171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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