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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 255.51 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 255.51 and 169.53 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 255.51 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/255.51 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 255.51 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 43,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,316.61/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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