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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 257.51 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 257.51 and 137.65 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 257.51 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/257.51 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 257.51 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 35,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446.25/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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