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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 257.52 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 257.52 and 68.98 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 257.52 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/257.52 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 257.52 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 17,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762.10/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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