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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 257.73 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 257.73 and 107.32 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 257.73 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/257.73 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 257.73 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 27,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659.58/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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