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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.78 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.78 and 63.66 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.78 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.78 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.78 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 16,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,410.27/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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