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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 257.66 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 257.66 and 103.30 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 257.66 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/257.66 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 257.66 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 26,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615.12/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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