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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 258.47 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 258.47 and 150.23 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 258.47 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/258.47 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 258.47 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 38,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827.90/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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