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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.74, 257.61 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.74, 257.61 and 108.02 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.74 : 257.61 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.74/257.61 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.74x = 257.61 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.74x = 27,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827.03/171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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