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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 257.17 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 257.17 and 99.32 is: 148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 257.17 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/257.17 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 257.17 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 25,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542.12/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.83

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