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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 257.49 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 257.49 and 107.91 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 257.49 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/257.49 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 257.49 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 27,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785.75/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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