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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 258.09 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 258.09 and 110.86 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 258.09 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/258.09 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 258.09 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 28,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,611.86/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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