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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 257.12 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 257.12 and 110.71 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 257.12 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/257.12 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 257.12 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 28,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463.92/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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