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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 257.52 and 63.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 257.52 and 63.46 is: 95.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 257.52 = 63.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/257.52 = 63.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 257.52 × 63.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 16,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342.22/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.20

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