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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.89, 257.88 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.89, 257.88 and 69.16 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.89 : 257.88 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.89/257.88 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.89x = 257.88 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.89x = 17,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833.69/171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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