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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 257.13 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 257.13 and 99.36 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 257.13 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/257.13 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 257.13 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 25,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548.44/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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