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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 257.07 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 257.07 and 110.79 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 257.07 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/257.07 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 257.07 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 28,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480.79/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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