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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 257.80 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 257.80 and 63.60 is: 95.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 257.80 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/257.80 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 257.80 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 16,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396.08/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.44

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