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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.93, 257.85 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.93, 257.85 and 99.75 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.93 : 257.85 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.93/257.85 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.93x = 257.85 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.93x = 25,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,720.54/171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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