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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 257.11 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 257.11 and 153.32 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 257.11 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/257.11 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 257.11 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 39,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,418.44/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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