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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.80 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.80 and 146.80 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.80 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.80 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.80 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 37,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.24/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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