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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 255.34 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 255.34 and 169.34 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 255.34 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/255.34 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 255.34 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 43,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239.28/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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