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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 257.60 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 257.60 and 148.84 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 257.60 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/257.60 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 257.60 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 38,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,340.91/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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