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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 257.34 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 257.34 and 158 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 257.34 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/257.34 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 257.34 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 40,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659.72/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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