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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.51, 257.06 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.51, 257.06 and 122.51 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.51 : 257.06 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.51/257.06 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.51x = 257.06 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.51x = 31,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,491.49/171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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