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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 257.12 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 257.12 and 106.44 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 257.12 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/257.12 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 257.12 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 27,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367.85/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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