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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 257.46 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 257.46 and 75.46 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 257.46 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/257.46 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 257.46 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 19,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427.93/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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