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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.04 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.04 and 107.20 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.04 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.04 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.04 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 27,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,554.69/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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