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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 255.80 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 255.80 and 129.30 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 255.80 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/255.80 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 255.80 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 33,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,074.29/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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