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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 258.36 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 258.36 and 162.16 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 258.36 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/258.36 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 258.36 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 41,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895.66/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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