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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 257.59 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 257.59 and 107.57 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 257.59 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/257.59 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 257.59 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 27,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.96/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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