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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.66 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.66 and 69.04 is: 103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.66 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.66 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.66 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 17,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788.85/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.53

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