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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 257.64 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 257.64 and 99.55 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 257.64 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/257.64 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 257.64 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 25,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,648.06/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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