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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 257.60 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 257.60 and 139.14 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 257.60 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/257.60 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 257.60 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 35,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841.42/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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