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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.66, 256.86 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.66, 256.86 and 167.61 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.66 : 256.86 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.66/256.86 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.66x = 256.86 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.66x = 43,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.30/171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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