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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 257.03 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 257.03 and 167.49 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 257.03 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/257.03 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 257.03 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 43,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049.12/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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