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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 258.04 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 258.04 and 141.00 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 258.04 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/258.04 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 258.04 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 36,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,382.78/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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