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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 256.17 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 256.17 and 122.23 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 256.17 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/256.17 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 256.17 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 31,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,311.66/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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