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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.78, 257.43 and 69.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.78, 257.43 and 69.00 is: 103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.78 : 257.43 = 69.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.78/257.43 = 69.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.78x = 257.43 × 69.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.78x = 17,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761.38/171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.40

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