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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 256.68 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 256.68 and 147.24 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 256.68 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/256.68 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 256.68 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 37,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793.56/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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