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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.70 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.70 and 137.52 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.70 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.70 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.70 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 35,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438.90/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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