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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 257.56 and 63.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 257.56 and 63.43 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 257.56 = 63.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/257.56 = 63.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 257.56 × 63.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 16,336.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336.23/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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