SOLUTION: the sides of a triangle are in ratio 4 2 3 and its perimeter is 171cm. find the measures of each side.

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Question 662172: the sides of a triangle are in ratio 4 2 3 and its perimeter is 171cm. find the measures of each side.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
the sides of a triangle are in ratio 4 2 3 and its perimeter is 171cm.
Letbe the constant of proportionality
4x + 2x + 3x = 171
9x = 171
x = 19
unit measure of the sides: 76,38,57
and...

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