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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 256.45 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 256.45 and 130.44 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 256.45 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/256.45 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 256.45 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 33,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,451.34/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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