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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.23 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.23 and 61.84 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.23 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.23 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.23 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 15,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907.10/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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