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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 257.46 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 257.46 and 133.03 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 257.46 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/257.46 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 257.46 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 34,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249.90/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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