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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.78, 257.67 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.78, 257.67 and 63.51 is: 95.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.78 : 257.67 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.78/257.67 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.78x = 257.67 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.78x = 16,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364.62/171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.27

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