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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.66, 257.52 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.66, 257.52 and 80.46 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.66 : 257.52 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.66/257.52 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.66x = 257.52 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.66x = 20,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.06/171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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