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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.52 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.52 and 99.48 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.52 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.52 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.52 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 25,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.09/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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