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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 257.41 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 257.41 and 74.14 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 257.41 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/257.41 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 257.41 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 19,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084.38/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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