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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.07 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.07 and 148.50 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.07 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.07 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.07 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 38,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174.90/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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