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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 257.28 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 257.28 and 162.64 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 257.28 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/257.28 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 257.28 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 41,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844.02/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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