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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 257.05 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 257.05 and 80.04 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 257.05 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/257.05 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 257.05 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 20,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574.28/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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