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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 237.17 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 237.17 and 163.20 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 237.17 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/237.17 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 237.17 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 38,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706.14/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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