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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 258.46 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 258.46 and 151.46 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 258.46 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/258.46 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 258.46 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 39,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145.59/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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