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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.87, 257.64 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.87, 257.64 and 69.14 is: 103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.87 : 257.64 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.87/257.64 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.87x = 257.64 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.87x = 17,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811.94/171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.64

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