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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 256.23 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 256.23 and 130.32 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 256.23 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/256.23 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 256.23 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 33,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391.89/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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