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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 255.43 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 255.43 and 164.72 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 255.43 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/255.43 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 255.43 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 42,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,074.43/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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