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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.55 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.55 and 106.82 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.55 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.55 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.55 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 27,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511.49/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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