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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.98, 258.01 and 63.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.98, 258.01 and 63.77 is: 95.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.98 : 258.01 = 63.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.98/258.01 = 63.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.98x = 258.01 × 63.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.98x = 16,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453.78/171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.67

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