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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 256.59 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 256.59 and 122.90 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 256.59 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/256.59 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 256.59 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 31,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,534.91/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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