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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.87, 257.84 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.87, 257.84 and 50.12 is: 75.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.87 : 257.84 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.87/257.84 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.87x = 257.84 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.87x = 12,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,922.17/171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.19

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