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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 257.57 and 69.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 257.57 and 69.05 is: 103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 257.57 = 69.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/257.57 = 69.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 257.57 × 69.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 17,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,785.21/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.58

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