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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 255.84 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 255.84 and 168.48 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 255.84 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/255.84 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 255.84 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 43,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,103.92/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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