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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.66 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.66 and 167.31 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.66 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.66 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.66 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 43,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276.40/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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