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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 258.32 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 258.32 and 171.34 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 258.32 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/258.32 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 258.32 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 44,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.55/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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