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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 257.73 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 257.73 and 169.95 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 257.73 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/257.73 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 257.73 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 43,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,800.58/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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