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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 257.67 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 257.67 and 141.48 is: 211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 257.67 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/257.67 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 257.67 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 36,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455.15/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.96

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