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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.66 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.66 and 103.43 is: 155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.66 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.66 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.66 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 26,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647.97/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.29

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