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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 257.85 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 257.85 and 106.85 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 257.85 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/257.85 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 257.85 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 27,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550.63/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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