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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 236.02 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 236.02 and 166.98 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 236.02 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/236.02 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 236.02 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 39,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,410.62/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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