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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.51 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.51 and 68.95 is: 103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.51 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.51 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.51 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 17,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755.81/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.47

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