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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 256.79 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 256.79 and 148.32 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 256.79 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/256.79 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 256.79 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 38,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086.35/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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