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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.85, 257.61 and 69.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.85, 257.61 and 69.10 is: 103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.85 : 257.61 = 69.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.85/257.61 = 69.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.85x = 257.61 × 69.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.85x = 17,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800.85/171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.58

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