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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 256.64 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 256.64 and 151.84 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 256.64 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/256.64 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 256.64 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 38,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,967.78/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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