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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.66, 257.41 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.66, 257.41 and 74.10 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.66 : 257.41 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.66/257.41 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.66x = 257.41 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.66x = 19,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074.08/171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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