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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 256.55 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 256.55 and 141.44 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 256.55 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/256.55 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 256.55 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 36,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,286.43/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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