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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 258.00 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 258.00 and 74.49 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 258.00 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/258.00 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 258.00 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 19,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.59/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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