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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 257.97 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 257.97 and 165.26 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 257.97 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/257.97 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 257.97 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 42,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632.12/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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