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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 256.74 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 256.74 and 162.22 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 256.74 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/256.74 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 256.74 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 41,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,648.36/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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