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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.34 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.34 and 110.82 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.34 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.34 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.34 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 28,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.42/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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