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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 256.75 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 256.75 and 167 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 256.75 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/256.75 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 256.75 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 42,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,877.25/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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