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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 257.00 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 257.00 and 113.67 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 257.00 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/257.00 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 257.00 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 29,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211.34/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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