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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.71 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.71 and 116.11 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.71 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.71 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.71 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 29,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922.71/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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