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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172, 256.82 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172, 256.82 and 167.08 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172 : 256.82 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172/256.82 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172x = 256.82 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172x = 42,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,909.49/172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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