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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 257.64 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 257.64 and 128.70 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 257.64 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/257.64 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 257.64 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 33,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158.27/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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