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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 254.93 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 254.93 and 160.62 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 254.93 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/254.93 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 254.93 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 40,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946.86/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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