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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 259.50 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 259.50 and 171.60 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 259.50 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/259.50 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 259.50 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 44,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,530.20/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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