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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 255.17 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 255.17 and 168.54 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 255.17 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/255.17 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 255.17 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 43,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005.51/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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