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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 235.55 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 235.55 and 151.40 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 235.55 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/235.55 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 235.55 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 35,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,660.34/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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