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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.55, 257.19 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.55, 257.19 and 122.77 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.55 : 257.19 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.55/257.19 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.55x = 257.19 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.55x = 31,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.32/171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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