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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 256.53 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 256.53 and 119.81 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 256.53 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/256.53 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 256.53 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 30,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,735.95/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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