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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 257.40 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 257.40 and 107.56 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 257.40 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/257.40 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 257.40 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 27,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685.94/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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