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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.81, 257.82 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.81, 257.82 and 153.99 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.81 : 257.82 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.81/257.82 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.81x = 257.82 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.81x = 39,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,701.70/171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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