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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 237.27 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 237.27 and 165.90 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 237.27 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/237.27 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 237.27 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 39,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363.09/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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