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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 257.10 and 63.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 257.10 and 63.16 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 257.10 = 63.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/257.10 = 63.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 257.10 × 63.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 16,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238.44/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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