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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.74 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.74 and 56.28 is: 84.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.74 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.74 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.74 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 14,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505.61/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.43

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