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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 255.06 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 255.06 and 165.50 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 255.06 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/255.06 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 255.06 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 42,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,212.11/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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