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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 257.16 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 257.16 and 80.18 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 257.16 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/257.16 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 257.16 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 20,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617.80/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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