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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 257.45 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 257.45 and 130.95 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 257.45 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/257.45 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 257.45 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 33,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712.42/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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