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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 257.71 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 257.71 and 69.13 is: 103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 257.71 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/257.71 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 257.71 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 17,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815.49/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.60

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