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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 257.58 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 257.58 and 67.65 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 257.58 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/257.58 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 257.58 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 17,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425.29/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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