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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 257.76 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 257.76 and 50.13 is: 75.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 257.76 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/257.76 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 257.76 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 12,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921.51/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.18

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