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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.61, 257.52 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.61, 257.52 and 103.15 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.61 : 257.52 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.61/257.52 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.61x = 257.52 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.61x = 26,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563.19/171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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