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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 257.97 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 257.97 and 110.96 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 257.97 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/257.97 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 257.97 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 28,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624.35/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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