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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 257.78 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 257.78 and 94.79 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 257.78 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/257.78 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 257.78 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 24,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,435.85/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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