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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 256.92 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 256.92 and 80.08 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 256.92 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/256.92 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 256.92 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 20,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574.15/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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