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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.26, 256.32 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.26, 256.32 and 130.46 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.26 : 256.32 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.26/256.32 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.26x = 256.32 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.26x = 33,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438.23/171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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