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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.55, 257.23 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.55, 257.23 and 103.15 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.55 : 257.23 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.55/257.23 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.55x = 257.23 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.55x = 26,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533.27/171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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