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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 257.84 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 257.84 and 75.68 is: 113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 257.84 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/257.84 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 257.84 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 19,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513.33/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.58

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