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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.81, 257.06 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.81, 257.06 and 104.77 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.81 : 257.06 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.81/257.06 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.81x = 257.06 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.81x = 26,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932.18/171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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