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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 256.44 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 256.44 and 125.27 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 256.44 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/256.44 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 256.44 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 32,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124.24/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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