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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 257.54 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 257.54 and 103.66 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 257.54 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/257.54 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 257.54 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 26,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696.60/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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