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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 257.54 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 257.54 and 146.18 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 257.54 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/257.54 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 257.54 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 37,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,647.20/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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