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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 256.01 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 256.01 and 168.40 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 256.01 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/256.01 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 256.01 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 43,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112.08/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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