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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 257.06 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 257.06 and 80.09 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 257.06 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/257.06 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 257.06 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 20,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.53/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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