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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 257.58 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 257.58 and 164.97 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 257.58 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/257.58 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 257.58 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 42,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492.97/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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