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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 238.72 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 238.72 and 166.08 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 238.72 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/238.72 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 238.72 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 39,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646.62/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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