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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.98, 257.94 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.98, 257.94 and 69.18 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.98 : 257.94 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.98/257.94 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.98x = 257.94 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.98x = 17,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,844.29/171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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