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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.05, 255.79 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.05, 255.79 and 148.57 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.05 : 255.79 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.05/255.79 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.05x = 255.79 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.05x = 38,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002.27/171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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