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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.95 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.95 and 114.19 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.95 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.95 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.95 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 29,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455.31/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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