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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 257.44 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 257.44 and 153.82 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 257.44 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/257.44 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 257.44 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 39,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599.42/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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