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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.98, 257.94 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.98, 257.94 and 106.88 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.98 : 257.94 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.98/257.94 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.98x = 257.94 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.98x = 27,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568.63/171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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