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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 257.70 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 257.70 and 111.20 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 257.70 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/257.70 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 257.70 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 28,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656.24/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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