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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 257.36 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 257.36 and 122.85 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 257.36 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/257.36 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 257.36 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 31,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,616.06/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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