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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 256.77 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 256.77 and 132.87 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 256.77 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/256.77 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 256.77 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 34,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117.99/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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