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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 256.75 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 256.75 and 125.66 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 256.75 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/256.75 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 256.75 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 32,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.21/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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