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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 257.09 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 257.09 and 73.92 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 257.09 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/257.09 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 257.09 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 19,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004.69/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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