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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 258.08 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 258.08 and 99.63 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 258.08 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/258.08 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 258.08 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 25,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,712.01/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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