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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 237.13 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 237.13 and 164.23 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 237.13 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/237.13 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 237.13 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 38,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942.86/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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