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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 255.72 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 255.72 and 169.93 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 255.72 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/255.72 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 255.72 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 43,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,455.46/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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