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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 257.58 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 257.58 and 128.33 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 257.58 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/257.58 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 257.58 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 33,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,056.37/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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