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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.96 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.96 and 162.90 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.96 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.96 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.96 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 41,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,858.78/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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