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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 257.56 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 257.56 and 106.64 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 257.56 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/257.56 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 257.56 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 27,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466.20/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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