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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 257.16 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 257.16 and 130.96 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 257.16 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/257.16 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 257.16 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 33,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,677.67/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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