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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 257.34 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 257.34 and 63.38 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 257.34 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/257.34 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 257.34 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 16,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309.08/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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