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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.85 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.85 and 63.68 is: 95.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.85 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.85 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.85 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 16,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420.53/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.52

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