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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 256.85 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 256.85 and 80.13 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 256.85 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/256.85 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 256.85 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 20,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580.99/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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