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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 256.40 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 256.40 and 153.16 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 256.40 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/256.40 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 256.40 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 39,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270.22/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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