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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 256.39 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 256.39 and 163.22 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 256.39 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/256.39 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 256.39 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 41,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,846.29/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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