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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 257.48 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 257.48 and 80.44 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 257.48 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/257.48 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 257.48 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 20,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,711.69/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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