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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 258.03 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 258.03 and 164.61 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 258.03 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/258.03 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 258.03 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 42,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474.32/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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