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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 257.32 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 257.32 and 99.44 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 257.32 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/257.32 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 257.32 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 25,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587.90/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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