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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.78 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.78 and 69.18 is: 103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.78 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.78 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.78 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 17,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833.22/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.78

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