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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 257.76 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 257.76 and 106.89 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 257.76 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/257.76 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 257.76 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 27,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,551.97/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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