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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 256.99 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 256.99 and 146.94 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 256.99 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/256.99 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 256.99 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 37,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762.11/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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