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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 256.30 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 256.30 and 166.14 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 256.30 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/256.30 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 256.30 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 42,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581.68/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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