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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.95, 257.84 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.95, 257.84 and 63.66 is: 95.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.95 : 257.84 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.95/257.84 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.95x = 257.84 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.95x = 16,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413.05/171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.46

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