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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.40 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.40 and 110.70 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.40 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.40 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.40 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 28,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.18/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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