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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 257.46 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 257.46 and 80.35 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 257.46 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/257.46 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 257.46 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 20,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686.91/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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