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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 257.06 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 257.06 and 151.17 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 257.06 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/257.06 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 257.06 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 38,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859.77/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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