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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.95, 257.81 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.95, 257.81 and 80.64 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.95 : 257.81 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.95/257.81 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.95x = 257.81 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.95x = 20,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789.40/171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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