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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.60 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.60 and 68.96 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.60 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.60 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.60 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 17,764.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,764.10/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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