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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 256.88 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 256.88 and 167.46 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 256.88 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/256.88 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 256.88 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 43,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,017.12/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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