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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 259.07 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 259.07 and 154.81 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 259.07 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/259.07 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 259.07 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 40,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,104.56/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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