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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 257.21 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 257.21 and 103.02 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 257.21 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/257.21 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 257.21 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 26,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497.71/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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