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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 257.37 and 63.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 257.37 and 63.32 is: 94.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 257.37 = 63.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/257.37 = 63.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 257.37 × 63.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 16,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.67/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.99

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