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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 257.12 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 257.12 and 80.15 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 257.12 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/257.12 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 257.12 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 20,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607.77/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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