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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.69, 257.46 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.69, 257.46 and 63.44 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.69 : 257.46 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.69/257.46 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.69x = 257.46 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.69x = 16,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,332.62/171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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