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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 237.12 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 237.12 and 165.62 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 237.12 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/237.12 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 237.12 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 39,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,271.81/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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