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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 256.80 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 256.80 and 130.84 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 256.80 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/256.80 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 256.80 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 33,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,599.71/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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