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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 256.56 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 256.56 and 122.82 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 256.56 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/256.56 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 256.56 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 31,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,510.70/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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