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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 256.96 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 256.96 and 132.80 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 256.96 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/256.96 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 256.96 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 34,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,124.29/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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