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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 256.38 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 256.38 and 144.22 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 256.38 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/256.38 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 256.38 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 36,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,975.12/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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