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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 257.33 and 63.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 257.33 and 63.33 is: 95.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 257.33 = 63.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/257.33 = 63.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 257.33 × 63.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 16,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.71/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.00

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