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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.70, 240.29 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.70, 240.29 and 167.55 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.70 : 240.29 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.70/240.29 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.70x = 240.29 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.70x = 40,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,259.75/173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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