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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.47 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.47 and 163.90 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.47 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.47 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.47 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 42,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,035.43/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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