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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.87, 257.83 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.87, 257.83 and 63.65 is: 95.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.87 : 257.83 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.87/257.83 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.87x = 257.83 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.87x = 16,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411.36/171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.49

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