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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 257.77 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 257.77 and 123.18 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 257.77 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/257.77 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 257.77 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 31,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,752.11/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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