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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 257.64 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 257.64 and 155.56 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 257.64 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/257.64 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 257.64 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 40,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078.48/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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