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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 254.72 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 254.72 and 163.24 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 254.72 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/254.72 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 254.72 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 41,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580.49/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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