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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.05, 255.15 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.05, 255.15 and 152.82 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.05 : 255.15 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.05/255.15 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.05x = 255.15 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.05x = 38,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992.02/171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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