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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 257.91 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 257.91 and 63.65 is: 95.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 257.91 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/257.91 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 257.91 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 16,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415.65/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.52

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