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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.71, 257.33 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.71, 257.33 and 110.81 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.71 : 257.33 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.71/257.33 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.71x = 257.33 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.71x = 28,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512.90/171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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