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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 257.34 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 257.34 and 80.28 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 257.34 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/257.34 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 257.34 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 20,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659.26/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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