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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 258.39 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 258.39 and 154.93 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 258.39 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/258.39 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 258.39 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 40,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032.36/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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