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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 258 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 258 and 113.98 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 258 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/258 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 258 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 29,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406.84/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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