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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 256.67 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 256.67 and 125.82 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 256.67 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/256.67 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 256.67 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 32,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,294.86/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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