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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 257.45 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 257.45 and 75.38 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 257.45 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/257.45 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 257.45 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 19,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.92/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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