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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.74, 257.51 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.74, 257.51 and 69.04 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.74 : 257.51 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.74/257.51 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.74x = 257.51 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.74x = 17,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778.15/171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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