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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 257.33 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 257.33 and 141.18 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 257.33 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/257.33 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 257.33 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 36,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329.85/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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