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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.40, 237.64 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.40, 237.64 and 166.02 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.40 : 237.64 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.40/237.64 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.40x = 237.64 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.40x = 39,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,452.99/172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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