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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 257.67 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 257.67 and 137.94 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 257.67 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/257.67 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 257.67 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 35,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,543.00/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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