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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.77 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.77 and 103.80 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.77 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.77 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.77 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 26,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,756.53/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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