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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 235.25 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 235.25 and 164.91 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 235.25 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/235.25 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 235.25 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 38,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795.49/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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