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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.39, 256.95 and 123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.39, 256.95 and 123.33 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.39 : 256.95 = 123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.39/256.95 = 123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.39x = 256.95 × 123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.39x = 31,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689.64/171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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