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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.59, 257.54 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.59, 257.54 and 133.22 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.59 : 257.54 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.59/257.54 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.59x = 257.54 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.59x = 34,307.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307.53/171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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