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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 237.98 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 237.98 and 163.60 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 237.98 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/237.98 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 237.98 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 38,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,933.53/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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