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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 257.91 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 257.91 and 63.71 is: 95.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 257.91 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/257.91 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 257.91 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 16,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,430.16/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.57

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