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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 257.04 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 257.04 and 152.64 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 257.04 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/257.04 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 257.04 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 39,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,234.59/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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