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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.87, 257.40 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.87, 257.40 and 106.67 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.87 : 257.40 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.87/257.40 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.87x = 257.40 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.87x = 27,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455.57/171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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