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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 237.01 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 237.01 and 166.27 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 237.01 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/237.01 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 237.01 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 39,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406.05/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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