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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 239.88 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 239.88 and 166 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 239.88 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/239.88 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 239.88 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 39,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820.08/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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