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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 235.67 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 235.67 and 157.95 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 235.67 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/235.67 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 235.67 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 37,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.29/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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