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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 255.29 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 255.29 and 152.90 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 255.29 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/255.29 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 255.29 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 39,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,033.84/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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