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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.05, 255.19 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.05, 255.19 and 167.07 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.05 : 255.19 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.05/255.19 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.05x = 255.19 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.05x = 42,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634.18/171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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