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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 257.16 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 257.16 and 99.29 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 257.16 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/257.16 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 257.16 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 25,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.42/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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