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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 258.01 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 258.01 and 80.64 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 258.01 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/258.01 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 258.01 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 20,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805.72/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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