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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.74, 257.54 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.74, 257.54 and 75.56 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.74 : 257.54 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.74/257.54 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.74x = 257.54 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.74x = 19,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.72/171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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