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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 257.04 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 257.04 and 122.55 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 257.04 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/257.04 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 257.04 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 31,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,500.25/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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