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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 257.46 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 257.46 and 114.14 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 257.46 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/257.46 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 257.46 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 29,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,386.70/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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