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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 258.05 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 258.05 and 162.44 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 258.05 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/258.05 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 258.05 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 41,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915.54/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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