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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.65 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.65 and 80.55 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.65 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.65 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.65 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 20,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753.30/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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