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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.31 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.31 and 103.10 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.31 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.31 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.31 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 26,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527.37/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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