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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 257.48 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 257.48 and 103.18 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 257.48 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/257.48 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 257.48 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 26,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566.79/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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