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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 257.75 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 257.75 and 62.16 is: 93.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 257.75 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/257.75 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 257.75 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 16,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021.43/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.21

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