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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 236.03 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 236.03 and 166.39 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 236.03 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/236.03 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 236.03 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 39,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,271.61/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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