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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 258.09 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 258.09 and 94.98 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 258.09 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/258.09 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 258.09 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 24,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.91/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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