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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 256.50 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 256.50 and 146.18 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 256.50 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/256.50 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 256.50 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 37,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.89/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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