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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 255.20 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 255.20 and 163.91 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 255.20 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/255.20 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 255.20 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 41,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827.74/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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