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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 257.13 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 257.13 and 148.41 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 257.13 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/257.13 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 257.13 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 38,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160.66/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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