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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 255.99 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 255.99 and 166.12 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 255.99 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/255.99 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 255.99 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 42,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525.06/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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