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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 257.18 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 257.18 and 80.10 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 257.18 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/257.18 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 257.18 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 20,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600.12/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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