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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.52 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.52 and 113.97 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.52 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.52 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.52 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 29,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,349.55/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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