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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 237.56 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 237.56 and 163.50 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 237.56 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/237.56 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 237.56 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 38,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,841.06/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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