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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 255.95 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 255.95 and 130.21 is: 194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 255.95 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/255.95 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 255.95 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 33,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,325.97/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.87

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