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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 257.51 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 257.51 and 56.13 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 257.51 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/257.51 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 257.51 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 14,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454.04/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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