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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.66, 257.38 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.66, 257.38 and 84.98 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.66 : 257.38 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.66/257.38 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.66x = 257.38 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.66x = 21,872.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872.15/171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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