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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 256.41 and 165.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 256.41 and 165.01 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 256.41 = 165.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/256.41 = 165.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 256.41 × 165.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 42,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310.21/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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