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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 257.84 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 257.84 and 167.04 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 257.84 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/257.84 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 257.84 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 43,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069.59/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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