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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 257.24 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 257.24 and 110.55 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 257.24 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/257.24 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 257.24 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 28,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437.33/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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