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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 257.49 and 63.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 257.49 and 63.55 is: 95.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 257.49 = 63.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/257.49 = 63.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 257.49 × 63.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 16,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363.49/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.27

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