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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 256.94 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 256.94 and 147.54 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 256.94 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/256.94 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 256.94 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 37,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,908.93/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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