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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 257.02 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 257.02 and 80.13 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 257.02 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/257.02 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 257.02 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 20,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595.01/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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