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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 256.92 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 256.92 and 123.28 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 256.92 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/256.92 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 256.92 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 31,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673.10/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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