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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.55, 257.37 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.55, 257.37 and 106.57 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.55 : 257.37 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.55/257.37 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.55x = 257.37 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.55x = 27,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427.92/171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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