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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 257.42 and 63.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 257.42 and 63.35 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 257.42 = 63.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/257.42 = 63.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 257.42 × 63.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 16,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306.43/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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