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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.10 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.10 and 122.67 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.10 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.10 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.10 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 31,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415.17/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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