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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 258.26 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 258.26 and 103.48 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 258.26 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/258.26 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 258.26 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 26,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723.58/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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