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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.14 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.14 and 157 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.14 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.14 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.14 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 40,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,213.98/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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