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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 255.86 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 255.86 and 144.99 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 255.86 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/255.86 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 255.86 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 37,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096.96/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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