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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 257.04 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 257.04 and 132.60 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 257.04 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/257.04 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 257.04 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 34,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083.50/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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