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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 255.96 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 255.96 and 162.10 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 255.96 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/255.96 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 255.96 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 41,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491.44/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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