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Finding the Third Proportional to 158 and 171

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Solution

The third proportional to 158 and 171 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 171 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/171 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 171 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 29,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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