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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 256.75 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 256.75 and 80.18 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 256.75 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/256.75 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 256.75 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 20,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,584.73/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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