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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 256.82 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 256.82 and 130.13 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 256.82 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/256.82 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 256.82 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 33,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,418.05/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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