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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 257.16 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 257.16 and 148.53 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 257.16 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/257.16 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 257.16 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 38,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,196.66/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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