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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 257.10 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 257.10 and 122.68 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 257.10 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/257.10 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 257.10 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 31,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,541.03/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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