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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 257.84 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 257.84 and 69.26 is: 103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 257.84 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/257.84 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 257.84 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 17,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.00/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.85

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