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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 257.55 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 257.55 and 110.75 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 257.55 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/257.55 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 257.55 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 28,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523.66/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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