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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 258.31 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 258.31 and 137.15 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 258.31 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/258.31 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 258.31 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 35,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425.92/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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