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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 257.28 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 257.28 and 110.10 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 257.28 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/257.28 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 257.28 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 28,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.53/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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