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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 257.45 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 257.45 and 94.69 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 257.45 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/257.45 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 257.45 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 24,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,377.94/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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