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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 255.51 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 255.51 and 146.84 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 255.51 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/255.51 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 255.51 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 37,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,517.81/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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