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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 257.52 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 257.52 and 149.12 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 257.52 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/257.52 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 257.52 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 38,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,401.38/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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