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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 258.46 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 258.46 and 167.32 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 258.46 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/258.46 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 258.46 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 43,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245.53/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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