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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.98, 257.64 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.98, 257.64 and 114.02 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.98 : 257.64 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.98/257.64 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.98x = 257.64 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.98x = 29,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.11/171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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