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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.85, 257.84 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.85, 257.84 and 69.16 is: 103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.85 : 257.84 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.85/257.84 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.85x = 257.84 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.85x = 17,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832.21/171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.77

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