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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.52 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.52 and 106.80 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.52 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.52 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.52 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 27,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,503.14/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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