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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 256.24 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 256.24 and 167.24 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 256.24 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/256.24 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 256.24 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 42,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853.58/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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