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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 257.37 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 257.37 and 144.22 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 257.37 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/257.37 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 257.37 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 37,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,117.90/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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