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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.92 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.92 and 80.62 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.92 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.92 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.92 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 20,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793.51/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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