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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 256.95 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 256.95 and 99.63 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 256.95 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/256.95 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 256.95 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 25,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599.93/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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