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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 258.12 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 258.12 and 128.56 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 258.12 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/258.12 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 258.12 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 33,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183.91/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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