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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 258.85 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 258.85 and 128.88 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 258.85 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/258.85 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 258.85 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 33,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,361.30/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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