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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 257.27 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 257.27 and 80.25 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 257.27 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/257.27 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 257.27 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 20,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645.52/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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