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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 256.48 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 256.48 and 153.35 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 256.48 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/256.48 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 256.48 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 39,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331.47/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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