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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 256.32 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 256.32 and 122.31 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 256.32 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/256.32 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 256.32 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 31,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350.50/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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