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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.35 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.35 and 61.90 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.35 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.35 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.35 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 15,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928.68/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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