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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 257.93 and 75.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 257.93 and 75.70 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 257.93 = 75.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/257.93 = 75.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 257.93 × 75.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 19,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525.85/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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