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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 259.20 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 259.20 and 171.45 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 259.20 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/259.20 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 259.20 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 44,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439.84/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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