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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.29, 256.94 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.29, 256.94 and 162.99 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.29 : 256.94 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.29/256.94 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.29x = 256.94 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.29x = 41,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,878.65/171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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