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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 257.11 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 257.11 and 80.19 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 257.11 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/257.11 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 257.11 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 20,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617.45/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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