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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 236.82 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 236.82 and 164.82 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 236.82 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/236.82 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 236.82 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 39,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032.67/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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