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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 257.99 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 257.99 and 108.27 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 257.99 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/257.99 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 257.99 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 27,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932.04/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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