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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.40 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.40 and 151.35 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.40 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.40 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.40 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 38,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957.49/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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