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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.67 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.67 and 152.39 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.67 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.67 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.67 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 39,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,265.04/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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