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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.65 and 103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.65 and 103.33 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.65 = 103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.65 = 103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.65 × 103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 26,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,621.59/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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