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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 257.23 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 257.23 and 94.64 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 257.23 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/257.23 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 257.23 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 24,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,344.72/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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