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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 257.36 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 257.36 and 167.99 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 257.36 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/257.36 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 257.36 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 43,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231.78/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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