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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 257.68 and 69.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 257.68 and 69.06 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 257.68 = 69.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/257.68 = 69.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 257.68 × 69.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 17,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795.38/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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