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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 238.75 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 238.75 and 166.05 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 238.75 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/238.75 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 238.75 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 39,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,644.02/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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