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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.79 and 63.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.79 and 63.67 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.79 = 63.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.79 = 63.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.79 × 63.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 16,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413.49/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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