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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.46 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.46 and 125.24 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.46 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.46 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.46 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 32,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117.14/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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