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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 257.36 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 257.36 and 107.49 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 257.36 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/257.36 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 257.36 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 27,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663.63/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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