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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 255.47 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 255.47 and 148.33 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 255.47 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/255.47 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 255.47 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 37,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893.87/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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