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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.13, 256.27 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.13, 256.27 and 145.30 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.13 : 256.27 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.13/256.27 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.13x = 256.27 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.13x = 37,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236.03/171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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