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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.51, 257.34 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.51, 257.34 and 113.70 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.51 : 257.34 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.51/257.34 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.51x = 257.34 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.51x = 29,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259.56/171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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