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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 235.66 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 235.66 and 154.72 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 235.66 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/235.66 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 235.66 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 36,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.32/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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