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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.42, 257.01 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.42, 257.01 and 80.07 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.42 : 257.01 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.42/257.01 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.42x = 257.01 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.42x = 20,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578.79/171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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