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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 257.08 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 257.08 and 74.10 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 257.08 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/257.08 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 257.08 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 19,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,049.63/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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