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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 258 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 258 and 151.80 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 258 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/258 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 258 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 39,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,164.40/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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