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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 257.50 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 257.50 and 99.48 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 257.50 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/257.50 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 257.50 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 25,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616.10/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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