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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 256.50 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 256.50 and 168.45 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 256.50 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/256.50 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 256.50 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 43,207.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.43/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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