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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.66, 257.43 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.66, 257.43 and 94.71 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.66 : 257.43 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.66/257.43 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.66x = 257.43 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.66x = 24,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381.20/171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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