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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.31, 256.13 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.31, 256.13 and 145.93 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.31 : 256.13 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.31/256.13 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.31x = 256.13 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.31x = 37,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.04/171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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