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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 258.02 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 258.02 and 80.66 is: 121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 258.02 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/258.02 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 258.02 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 20,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811.49/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.06

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