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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 256.47 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 256.47 and 125.49 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 256.47 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/256.47 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 256.47 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 32,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.42/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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