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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 257.62 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 257.62 and 146.04 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 257.62 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/257.62 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 257.62 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 37,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,622.82/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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