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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 257.28 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 257.28 and 164.08 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 257.28 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/257.28 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 257.28 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 42,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,214.50/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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