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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 257.73 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 257.73 and 99.76 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 257.73 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/257.73 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 257.73 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 25,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,711.14/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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