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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 257.54 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 257.54 and 148.82 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 257.54 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/257.54 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 257.54 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 38,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326.36/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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