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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 257.54 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 257.54 and 145.98 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 257.54 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/257.54 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 257.54 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 37,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,595.69/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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