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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 256.76 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 256.76 and 150.20 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 256.76 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/256.76 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 256.76 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 38,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,565.35/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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