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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 257.62 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 257.62 and 94.96 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 257.62 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/257.62 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 257.62 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 24,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463.60/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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