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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 257.18 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 257.18 and 80.06 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 257.18 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/257.18 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 257.18 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 20,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588.14/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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