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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 256.41 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 256.41 and 164.55 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 256.41 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/256.41 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 256.41 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 42,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192.27/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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