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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 257.55 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 257.55 and 68.92 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 257.55 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/257.55 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 257.55 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 17,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749.44/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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