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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 257.79 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 257.79 and 94.73 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 257.79 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/257.79 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 257.79 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 24,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420.45/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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