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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 256.71 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 256.71 and 164.01 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 256.71 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/256.71 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 256.71 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 42,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103.01/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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