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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 256.20 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 256.20 and 151.14 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 256.20 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/256.20 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 256.20 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 38,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723.02/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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