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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 257.00 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 257.00 and 154.23 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 257.00 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/257.00 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 257.00 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 39,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,636.34/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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