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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.35, 256.93 and 80.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.35, 256.93 and 80.00 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.35 : 256.93 = 80.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.35/256.93 = 80.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.35x = 256.93 × 80.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.35x = 20,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554.80/171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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