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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 257.43 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 257.43 and 63.38 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 257.43 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/257.43 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 257.43 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 16,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314.63/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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