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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 257.45 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 257.45 and 113.92 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 257.45 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/257.45 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 257.45 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 29,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,327.49/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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