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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.52 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.52 and 166.11 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.52 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.52 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.52 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 42,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,776.65/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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