In 1974, the mean weight for men in the United States aged 18-74 was 172 pounds, with a standard deviation of 31.1 pounds. What is the probability that any man chosen from the sample weighs more than 160 pounds but less than 171 pounds? Round your answer to three decimal places, e.g. 0.923.

In 1974, the mean weight for men in the United States aged 18-74 was 172 pounds, with a standard deviation of 31.1 pounds. What is the probability that any man chosen from the sample weighs more than 160 pounds but less than 171 pounds? Round your answer to three decimal places, e.g. 0.923.

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