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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 257.44 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 257.44 and 63.45 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 257.44 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/257.44 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 257.44 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 16,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,334.57/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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