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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 257.43 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 257.43 and 103.28 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 257.43 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/257.43 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 257.43 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 26,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585.89/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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