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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.37 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.37 and 63.39 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.37 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.37 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.37 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 16,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314.68/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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