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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.61, 257.36 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.61, 257.36 and 68.84 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.61 : 257.36 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.61/257.36 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.61x = 257.36 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.61x = 17,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,715.03/171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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