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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 258.05 and 63.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 258.05 and 63.78 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 258.05 = 63.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/258.05 = 63.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 258.05 × 63.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 16,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458.43/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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