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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 256.63 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 256.63 and 122.50 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 256.63 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/256.63 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 256.63 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 31,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.18/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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