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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.89, 258.11 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.89, 258.11 and 163.89 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.89 : 258.11 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.89/258.11 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.89x = 258.11 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.89x = 42,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300.83/171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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