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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.51, 257.03 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.51, 257.03 and 94.38 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.51 : 257.03 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.51/257.03 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.51x = 257.03 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.51x = 24,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258.02/171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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