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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 257.88 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 257.88 and 63.73 is: 95.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 257.88 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/257.88 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 257.88 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 16,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.69/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.57

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