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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 256.83 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 256.83 and 80.06 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 256.83 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/256.83 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 256.83 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 20,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.53/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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